Who is authorized to execute modifications on behalf of Bens Soft Pretzels?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
D. Authority. Any modification, consent, approval, authorization or waiver granted hereunder required to be effective by signature will be valid only if in writing executed by you or, if on behalf of us, in writing executed by our President or one of our authorized Vice Presidents.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 46–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bens Soft Pretzels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any modifications, consents, approvals, authorizations, or waivers required to be effective by signature on behalf of Bens Soft Pretzels must be in writing. These written agreements must be executed by the President or one of the authorized Vice Presidents of Bens Soft Pretzels Franchising Corporation.
This requirement ensures that any changes or agreements made by Bens Soft Pretzels are officially sanctioned and documented. It protects both the franchisee and the franchisor by providing a clear record of any modifications to the franchise agreement. This also prevents unauthorized individuals from making changes that could negatively impact the franchise system.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that any negotiations or agreements outside of the standard franchise agreement must be documented in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Bens Soft Pretzels, specifically the President or a Vice President. Franchisees should be wary of any verbal agreements or modifications not properly documented and executed, as they may not be legally binding.